Transportation Engineer 12 (Assistant to Geometric Unit Leader) - Bureau of Development
Step into the driver’s seat of Michigan’s future and join the team revolutionizing the state’s most valuable structures. MDOT is looking for a motivated individual with a passion for innovation to lead the charge in optimizing system operations and improving mobility, reliability, accessibility, and safety. Your skills will drive you to new heights and make a lasting impact on Michigan’s transportation system. See where your drive can take you going the extra mile with MDOT!
As the next geometric traffic engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Serving as the recognized resource assistant Geometric Design Unit leader for milestone reviews on roadside safety hardware projects.
- Researching, analyzing, and making recommendations to the Geometric Design Unit leader on new and innovative solutions to roadside safety for implementation on department projects.
- Assisting the Geometric Design Unit leader to ensure quality control, quality assurance, and consistency in executing roadside safety hardware deliverables, including design plans and standard and special details.
- Supporting regions, Transportation Service Centers (TSCs), and external consultants and contractors in delivering the department’s roadside safety hardware program and supporting field and design staff development.
Begin your journey with MDOT today!
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer 12 position. For additional information, please see the links below:
Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
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Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
Experience
Three years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11.
Alternate Education and Experience
Transportation Engineer 9 - 12
Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may be substituted for 6 months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9-12 levels. This substitution may only be used once for any employee for qualification of appointment or early reclassification.
Additional Requirements and Information
Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
To be considered for this position you must:
- If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/TransportationEngineer_13020_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Kelsea Cole at ColeK10@michigan.gov.